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Dehumidifier ices up at 70 degrees Fred 06-27-2005
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Posted by Fred on June 27, 2005, 7:18 pm
I have a 10-yr old Kenmore dehumidifier that stopped working this
summer. After running for a few minutes it ices up. This occurs in
rooms with temperatures in the 70s. The machine sounds normal, and air
seems to be blowing over the coils. I have vacuumed out all the parts I
can reach. Any suggestions for how to find out what's going on and fix
it?

TIA.


Posted by SQLit on June 27, 2005, 7:29 pm

> I have a 10-yr old Kenmore dehumidifier that stopped working this
> summer. After running for a few minutes it ices up. This occurs in
> rooms with temperatures in the 70s. The machine sounds normal, and air
> seems to be blowing over the coils. I have vacuumed out all the parts I
> can reach. Any suggestions for how to find out what's going on and fix
> it?
>
> TIA.

Icing can be a sign of the freon is low. Mine dehumidifier does not have
shrader valves so when it creates an issue I will just buy an new one.

Do you know someone in the refrigeration business?



Posted by cowboy on June 27, 2005, 10:43 pm
>> I have a 10-yr old Kenmore dehumidifier that stopped working this
>> summer. After running for a few minutes it ices up. This occurs in
>> rooms with temperatures in the 70s. The machine sounds normal, and air
>> seems to be blowing over the coils. I have vacuumed out all the parts I
>> can reach. Any suggestions for how to find out what's going on and fix
>> it?
>>
>> TIA.
>
> Icing can be a sign of the freon is low. Mine dehumidifier does not have
> shrader valves so when it creates an issue I will just buy an new one.

I agree, you have a leak
after spanking the kid who knocked it over and ain't fessing up, go to sears
and look at new ones, that one is not worth the expense of fixing, unless
you have a vacuum pump, the correct refrigerant, and some way to braze
copper, at a minimum



Posted by m Ransley on June 28, 2005, 6:04 am
New "energy star" rated units use apx 1/2 the power as your old unit,
buy a new one.


Posted by Art on June 28, 2005, 12:14 pm
Easy, throw it away. But be sure to keep the warranty handy on the new one.
My first new Kenmore lasted 3 years. The second 1 year. Fortunately the
sealed unit has a 5 year warranty and they just give you a new new one when
they go.


>I have a 10-yr old Kenmore dehumidifier that stopped working this
> summer. After running for a few minutes it ices up. This occurs in
> rooms with temperatures in the 70s. The machine sounds normal, and air
> seems to be blowing over the coils. I have vacuumed out all the parts I
> can reach. Any suggestions for how to find out what's going on and fix
> it?
>
> TIA.
>



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